About this tour
Earn your PADI Open Water certification over three days in Koh Tao's clear waters. This course combines classroom theory, confined-water drills, and open-water dives to take you from non-diver to certified in one go. Small groups mean you get proper attention from instructors who'll walk you through equalizing pressure, managing buoyancy, and reading your gauge. You'll explore the reef life around Koh Tao whilst building real confidence underwater. Equipment, lunch, and certification are included.
Highlights
- PADI Open Water certification in three days
- Four open-water dives on Koh Tao reefs
- All scuba gear provided and fitted
- Expert instruction in small group setting
- Lunch and insurance included daily
- Private transport during the course
What to expect
Day one covers theory and confined-water training in controlled conditions so you practice skills without pressure. Days two and three take you to genuine dive sites where you'll do two dives each day at increasing depth. You'll learn mask clearing, regulator recovery, and emergency procedures in real scenarios with your instructor nearby. The reef around Koh Tao holds grouper, snappers, and the occasional turtle. Expect 30–40 minutes underwater per dive, with surface intervals for air and decompression.
Good to know
Bring a light jumper for the classroom sessions and sun protection. The course suits fitness levels from unfit to athletic, but sit out if you have back problems, are pregnant, or have heart concerns. Children under 10 aren't eligible. Public transport gets you to Koh Tao; accommodation and island transfers are your own costs.
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